Effective Date: 14 June, 2025
Last Updated: 14 June, 2025
Welcome to Hind Social (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a social networking platform designed to nurture meaningful connections through posts, messaging, events, and a rich digital content library. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure user experience.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform, including the website, mobile application, and all associated services (collectively, the “Platform”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you interact with Hind Social:
a. Personal Information
Full name, email address, phone number
Profile photo, gender, location (if permitted)
Date of birth, interests, and biography
b. User-Generated Content
Posts, comments, likes, and reactions
Chat messages exchanged within the platform
Uploaded content such as texts, images, videos, audio, and PDFs
c. Event Participation
RSVP status and attendance history for online/offline events
Ticket booking and transaction details (when applicable)
Check-in data for offline events
d. Library Content Usage
Media playback history (audio/video/pdf)
Bookmarking and downloads
Engagement patterns and content preferences
e. Technical and Device Information
IP address, browser type, device model, OS, and app version
Log data and usage statistics
Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes such as:
Creating and managing user accounts
Enabling social posting, chat, and event participation
Sending event notifications, updates, or reminders
Delivering personalized content from the media library
Analyzing usage trends to improve the platform
Responding to user inquiries and providing support
Enforcing community guidelines and Terms of Service
Preventing fraud and ensuring security
Meeting legal obligations
3. User-Generated Content
Hind Social enables users to post and share their own content, including text, images, audio, video, documents (PDFs), comments, messages, event information, and other materials (collectively referred to as “User-Generated Content” or “UGC”).
By submitting or sharing content on Hind Social, you acknowledge and agree that:
You retain ownership of your content. However, by posting it on the platform, you grant Hind Social a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, store, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the platform.
Depending on your privacy settings and the community in which you post, your content may be visible to other users, community members, or the broader Hind Social network.
Hind Social does not actively monitor all user content, but we reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove any content that violates our Community Guidelines, Terms of Use, or applicable laws, without prior notice.
You are solely responsible for any content you post, including ensuring it does not infringe on intellectual property rights, violate privacy laws, or spread misinformation, hate speech, or culturally insensitive material.
Hind Social is a platform that encourages meaningful, respectful, and culturally-rooted expression. We ask all users to uphold the values of dignity, diversity, and authenticity in their contributions.
If you believe content shared by another user violates your rights or our policies, please report it using the platform’s built-in tools or contact us at [email protected]
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processors)
With other users, based on your activity and visibility settings (e.g., posts, chat participation)
With event organizers (limited to necessary event attendance data)
When required by law, regulation, or legal process
In case of merger, acquisition, or platform transfer, with notice to users
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Access and review your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate information
Delete your account and associated data
Adjust privacy settings for your posts and profile
Manage notification preferences
Withdraw consent where applicable (e.g., for marketing communications)
To exercise these rights, use your account settings or contact us at [[email protected]].
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You may request account deletion at any time. Some data may be retained temporarily to fulfill legal obligations or resolve disputes.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Remember preferences
Analyze usage to improve functionality
Deliver personalized content
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or app settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features.
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to safeguard your information. While we take reasonable steps to protect data, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Children’s Privacy
Hind Social is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or equivalent age under local laws). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for prompt deletion.
10. International Users
By using Hind Social, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in India or other jurisdictions where our infrastructure is located. Local laws may differ from your country of residence.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notifications. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Hind Social Network Pvt Ltd (Privacy Office)
📍 Address: 621 - Iconic Shyamal, Shyamal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 380015
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +91-7878464640
Thank you for trusting Hind Social. We are committed to creating a secure and respectful digital environment rooted in Indian knowledge and values.